Water, water, water! What’s all the fuss about drinking water? Is it really that good for you? Is it really that important? Well, in a word, YES! Water is key for a healthy body and healthy skin. Did you know that water makes up 80% of your blood and your brain and about 50% of the remainder of your body’s tissues? It helps the liver and kidneys function properly, helps to move nutrients and oxygen through your body and helps in the absorption of vitamins and minerals. And these are only some of the reasons you need to drink enough water. Which begs the question: How much water do you need?

Most research recommends at least eight 8-ounce glasses (64 ounces total) a day. Some beverages like no-sodium club soda and herbal tea may also count toward your water intake. But coffee and tea, which unfortunately contain caffeine, are dehydrating, and cannot be counted. Sorry! I suggest you make drinking water a constant part of your day to reap the benefits of Mother Nature’s most incredible health tonic!